A female patient is being treated for genital herpes. The patient should receive teaching on the:
A) Prevention of outbreaks of lesions
B) Need to abstain from sexual contact
C) Need to keep the perineal area moist
D) Need to wear tight-fitting nylon underwear
Ans: B
Feedback: The patient with genital herpes should be instructed to avoid sexual intercourse until lesions completely heal. When the patient is diagnosed with genital herpes, outbreaks may occur at any time. The perineal area should be kept dry. Patients should wear loose-fitting cotton underwear to promote drying of the lesions.
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